Best Parks for Outdoor Fun
Explore the best best parks for outdoor fun options for kids and families in Dayton
Ault Park
Historic pavilion, gardens & trails. Park featuring a historic 1930s pavilion, plus landscaped gardens & nature trails.
Alms Park
Hilltop park with river vistas. 94-acre hilltop park with panoramic views of the Ohio River & valleys, hiking trails & picnic areas.
Eden Park
Open space & cultural institutions. Home to a museum & a theater, this open space also offers gardens, walking paths & river views.
Fairview Park
Scenic spot with a playground. Public green space with views of the city, plus picnic areas, playground & shelters.
T. M. Berry International Friendship Park
Placid green space for walking & biking. Narrow green space named for Cincinnati’s first African-American mayor, with walking & bike trails.
Washington Park
Urban open space for recreation & events. A civic park with playground, splash pad, dog park & lawn for performances & cultural events.
Sawyer Point Park
Riverfront park with sports courts. Riverfront park with a pavilion, concessions, tennis & volleyball courts, a playground & docks.
Sawyer Point Park & Yeatman's Cove
A riverside park that hosts concerts. A landscaped, riverfront park with concessions, a performance pavilion, a playground & bike rentals.
Ohio River Trail
Picturesque grounds, gardens & fountains. Scenic riverside venue with fountains, gardens, walkways, playgrounds, event lawns & restaurants.
PNC Grow Up Great Adventure Playground
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George Rogers Clark Park
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Olden View Park
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Mt. Echo Park
Historic pavilion & a scenic overlook. Playgrounds & hiking trails, plus a popular scenic overlook & a pavilion dating to 1928.
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